
Since its inception on 6-8 April 2004, under the esteemed patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Development (DIHAD) Conference & Exhibition has become the World’s Leading Event on Humanitarian Aid & Development.
DIHAD 2025: Humanitarian Aid and Development in a Polarised World
Scheduled from 29 April – 1 May 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the 21st edition of DIHAD will tackle the challenges of humanitarian aid and development amidst increasing global polarization. This theme highlights DIHAD’s dedication to addressing the divisions and conflicts that complicate humanitarian efforts while exploring innovative solutions and collaborations.
Distinguished personalities, including H.E. Mr. Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; H.E. Mr. Jagan Chapagain, Secretary-General of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC); H.E. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, and many other world-renowned humanitarian leaders have graced previous DIHAD editions with their esteemed presence. For more details regarding the 2025 Conference, view the Concept Note here.
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